Nine gripping tales

Despite being based on the old concept of stranded strangers narrating stories, this book manages to grip you. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s nine characters, each from a different background, have compelling stories to tell. Stranded by an earthquake, the narrators share the ‘one amazing’ story of their lives. Read it for an insight into life. You can relate to the stories and empathise with the characters. The story will stay with you for a while.